Hoyt, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hoyt, Oklahoma
Census-designated place
Hoyt, Oklahoma Location in Oklahoma Show map of Oklahoma Hoyt, Oklahoma Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Haskell
Area
• Total	0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2)
• Land	0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	568 ft (173 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	82
• Density	84.45/sq mi (32.60/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	74440
Area code(s)	918 & 539
GNIS feature ID	2629922

Hoyt is a small community in Haskell County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city, but the government still counts its population. Hoyt is located about 3.9 miles west-northwest of a place called Whitefield.

About Hoyt

A Glimpse into History

Hoyt has a bit of history! A post office was first opened here on August 19, 1890. Back then, this area was known as "Indian Territory." The community was named after a person named Babe Hoyt, who used to operate a ferryboat nearby. The post office eventually closed its doors on April 17, 2004. Even though the post office is gone, Hoyt still has its own special ZIP code, which is 74440.

When Hoyt was first established, it was part of the Moshulatubbee District. This district belonged to the Choctaw Nation, one of the Native American tribes in the area.

The Old Schoolhouse

Hoyt is also home to the historic Hoyt School. This school building is no longer used for classes, but it's still very important. It has been suggested to become an official landmark in Oklahoma. This would recognize its special place in the history of the state.

Who Lives in Hoyt?

The number of people living in a place is called its population. According to the 2020 census, 82 people lived in Hoyt. This shows that Hoyt is a very small and quiet community.